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Purple-up to support the troops this week

Riley Walberg, News Editor | April 11, 2016

This week is purple-up week, a time to show support to all military families in our community. The Blue Star Lancers will be handing out purple ribbons during all lunches and asking for donations. All...

Chess Team hoping for win at Pelham Competition

Lindsey Guenther, News Editor | April 8, 2016

The chess team will be competing at Pelham Elementary School on April 9, at the 2016 NH Scholastic Team Chess Championships. Teams of four students will compete in hour-long games, and each player will...

Deakin lives up to six-year expectations with debut

Joe Conry, Reporter | April 8, 2016

'Sleep Cycle,' Deakin’s first solo album after his departure from experimental-pop group Animal Collective, is a psychedelic freak-folk-accented trip into the hazy, ethereal memories of Dibb’s past. With the exception of Tim Dewit who plays drums on “Footy”, 'Sleep Cycle' is a solitary self-reflection into Deakin’s worrying thoughts and emotions surrounding his future.

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A word from a member of the Red Instead movement

April 7, 2016

In response to the editorial posted on Tuesday, April 5. Dear Editor, Thank you for the editorial on the Autism Speaks controversy and thank you for asking me to write a response. It’s a really...

‘Zootopia’ merges Disney charm and social impact

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | April 6, 2016

While not entirely managing to avoid every Disney cliche, Zootopia does pull off originality.

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Video game designer returns to LHS

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor | April 6, 2016

Since graduating in 2004 LHS alumni, Josh Hufton, has accrued a resume that is every video gamer's dream. Having previously worked for mobile and social game publishers Zynga and Mobscience, Hufton is...

Editorial: Autism advocates don’t need to be enemies

LSO Editorial Board collaborates on all editorials. | April 5, 2016

There was a blue tinge to the hallways and classrooms this past Friday as LHS students and staff members were wearing blue in support of Autism Awareness. There was also a smattering of red in the...

Pembroke Academy to host career fair

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor | April 4, 2016

High school students will have the opportunity to explore alternative career paths on Wednesday, Apr 6 in the Pembroke Academy cafeteria from 6-8. Pembroke Academy is located at 209 Academy Road. All...

Don’t need your help: The unlikely resurgence of cassette culture

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | March 31, 2016

Even back when they were all the rage, it was hard to explain what made cassettes popular. Quality-wise, they were terrible. The ultrathin, wiry spools of tape could tear, knot, or burn out with ease. But they were cheap, and they were portable. As such, the cassette tape ruled. It has lain dormant since the advent of the compact disc, but with the popularity of vinyl, what's to stop a slowly-growing movement of entrepreneurs and self-starting indie outfits from mounting a tape comeback?

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Photo Gallery: LHS Coffee House 2016

Emily Schackart, Online Chief, Lifestyle Editor | March 31, 2016

The music department hosted it's annual LHS Coffee House last Friday night, Mar. 25. The show featured a range of student musicians from each grade level, including a sneak peek of Shrek the Musical...

Consider compatible Canadian colleges

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor | March 30, 2016

Exeter High School will host a college fair on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 6:30 to expose interested high school juniors to colleges and universities in Canada. Contact Ms. Pamela McDonough, Exeter High School...

Lancer improv DI team wins Regionals and heads to States

Ellie Goodspeed, Magazine Chief | March 29, 2016

Lancer Nation’s Improv Destination Imagination team, Five Guys, won their Regional competition on Saturday March 19. They beat out four other teams with their improv performance and instant challenge. The...

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